Gilded Eau de Boujee 2023
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I am a golden god!
Gilded opens with a distinctive golden effect: waxy, slightly metallic, and warm rather than bright. It feels tactile from the start, suggesting skin and heat more than air or sparkle. Might be the storytelling behind it? It works for me nonetheless.
The saffron is prominent and notably naturalistic, closer to the actual spice used in cooking or baking. A bit like Cappadocia. Rather than the synthetic or leathery saffron often found in modern perfumery. I guess the lemon keeps it from going too oriental right away. Though labdanum and myrrh add depth and warmth, creating a soft vanillic impression without actual sweetness, while frankincense remains restrained and structural.
A waxy carnation nuance reinforces the impression of warmth and skin. There is no overt leather, and any civet presence stays in the background maybe only just amplifying the corporal element of the bees wax. It brings a warm, bodily sweetness suggestive of sweat and exertion rather than dirt or aggression. Musk supports this effect without pushing it too far.
The drydown is smooth and cohesive, with the rougher elements absorbed rather than emphasized. Despite its animalic leanings, Gilded remains notably wearable and well-balanced.
It leans toward cooler weather, where its warmth and texture shine, but never becomes heavy or oppressive. For me, it works year-round and is one of my current favorites. The standout accord is of course the gold part that actually feels…golden.
Definitely a try before you buy scent though. Not everyone wants to reenact that scene from Goldfinger…and it comes with a rather hefty pricetag.
The saffron is prominent and notably naturalistic, closer to the actual spice used in cooking or baking. A bit like Cappadocia. Rather than the synthetic or leathery saffron often found in modern perfumery. I guess the lemon keeps it from going too oriental right away. Though labdanum and myrrh add depth and warmth, creating a soft vanillic impression without actual sweetness, while frankincense remains restrained and structural.
A waxy carnation nuance reinforces the impression of warmth and skin. There is no overt leather, and any civet presence stays in the background maybe only just amplifying the corporal element of the bees wax. It brings a warm, bodily sweetness suggestive of sweat and exertion rather than dirt or aggression. Musk supports this effect without pushing it too far.
The drydown is smooth and cohesive, with the rougher elements absorbed rather than emphasized. Despite its animalic leanings, Gilded remains notably wearable and well-balanced.
It leans toward cooler weather, where its warmth and texture shine, but never becomes heavy or oppressive. For me, it works year-round and is one of my current favorites. The standout accord is of course the gold part that actually feels…golden.
Definitely a try before you buy scent though. Not everyone wants to reenact that scene from Goldfinger…and it comes with a rather hefty pricetag.
Updated on 12/30/2025